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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Scene 3 through Act I, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What theatrical genre is combined with tragedy as part of this play's complexity?
(a) Comedy.
(b) Theater of the poor.
(c) Theater of cruelty.
(d) Absurdism.

2. What is a Moritat?
(a) A postscript.
(b) A short poem.
(c) A short statement.
(d) A story written backwards.

3. According to the other boys, whose name is still on the list for consideration to be promoted?
(a) Hanschel.
(b) Ernst Robel.
(c) Melchior.
(d) Gunther.

4. According to Moritz, what is designed to flunk out the students at their school?
(a) Personality tests.
(b) The absence policy.
(c) The tardiness policy.
(d) Exams.

5. What does Melchior initially believe about people who do good works?
(a) He believes it is for their own benefit.
(b) He believes they will go to Heaven.
(c) He believes they are half-mad.
(d) He believes they do it to relieve guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who keeps Melchior from committing suicide?

2. What is one of the first things presented in the introduction?

3. What does Moritz admit to considering if he flunks?

4. Why is Moritz concerned about another boy's standing in his class?

5. What is Melchior's relationship to Moritz?

(see the answer key)

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